~Today’s post is a repeat (with some edits) from Epiphanytide 2019: “O Mary, keep us from forgetting that we are the children of the Magi, and that Bethlehem is ever open to receive us.” ~Dom Prosper Gueranger Since we remain in the octave of the Epiphany (day of Epiphany 2020, added by SF), I am posting another meditation by Dom Prosper Gueranger (b.…
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Children of the Magi
“O Mary, keep us from forgetting that we are the children of the Magi, and that Bethlehem is ever open to receive us.” Dom Prosper Gueranger Since we remain in the octave of the Epiphany, I am posting another meditation by Dom Prosper Gueranger (b. 1805- d. 1875) on the topic of this blessed season. The last paragraph of the…
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Epiphany Homily
The website Rorate Caeli posted a beautiful Epiphany homily by Fr. Richard Cipolla yesterday. It is a meditation on the journey of the Three Kings, and is presented as if one of the kings had written a summation of the events. Today, I am re-posting it in its entirety as we remain in the Epiphany season. Do enjoy! From the Gospel:…
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The Holy Name of Jesus
Today, the Roman Catholic Church commemorates the Holy Name of Jesus. As per other notable feast days and church commemorations, Dom Prosper Gueranger (b. 1805- d. 1875) reflected on the riches of this day, writing: In the Old Covenant the Name of God inspired fear and awe: nor was the honour of pronouncing it granted to all the children of…
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The Infant King
As the Church continues its Octave of the Nativity, which is one long Christmas day, thoughts about the Infant King cross the mind. Catholic devotion to Jesus Christ in His babyhood is long and rich. It has shown itself in Nativity sets, and paintings, statues, prayer, song, and poetry. Fish Eaters report that: Devotion to the Infant Jesus is another aspect of…
